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New-York tribune., 1887-04-25
SUPREME COURT, County of New York.

SUPREME COURT County of New York. -
~ Caroline NJ Hitchcock plaintiff, against Sarah r. Hall
individually and execurix OF the last Will OF Giber ~
Hall deceased Emma stephen or stephens Anan L. nan
will Of Gilbert o. Hall, dcceascd and
Henry T. Plant. defendants ~ vi
To the above named defendants and each OF them
You hereby summoned TO answer to complaint III ts
actoi and copy OF your answer on pantHs auor
ney within twenty after the service Of this summons
exclusive and IN OF your faiiue 10
answer Judgment VIII DO taken against you py ae
fault the relief demanded In the complaint
Dated February 2S. 1881 PlEKkE w W MiLDEi.
Office and post oco address No 200 Broadway NewforS
city. . - .. .,..,.
viii OF Gilbert o. Hall, deceased Emma stephen or sc
phens Aida T. Hall, sadie f. Gartsde. Carrie T. Hail and
Henry I. Plant;
order OF Hon. Edward Patterson one o tho
Justices Of the Supreme Court OF tho state Oh NOW YORK
plant office tho Clerk OF the city and County Of
New tho New Court House IN tho City OF New YORK.
the 25th day OF March. 1887. PIERRE w Wv WiLpEa. @
Office and address No. 206 Broadway. NowYork CITY
rINHE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW.
JAMES W. BoUroN. send greeting; .
You and you hereby cited and required person
ally TO be and In the Court OF Common ior no
Court House. the City OF New In the state OF New
York. the day Of Juna 1881 at ~ o'clock
there and thon 70 show cause why fnai seemont o
James W. Bouton nsovent debtor shonld not DO ha and
be shown hen 10 attend tho nna me
assignee's accounts. . - -,
() Ip testimony whereof have hereunto caused the
}Ls zeal OF tho said court TO be hereto affixed.
(> wtnesA lion. Richard l. Iarrcmore CHIEF judge OF
the said court this 9th day Of Sys iss gXnyrs clerk
Post once address. No iii broadway. Nsw.YOrk
New-York tribune., 1887-04-25
THE MONEY MARKET.
SUNDAY. April PAP. N.

SUNDAY, April PAP. NJ
The complete report OF countrys foreign commerce
s Mrch nv the R,reau OF Statistics makes more favor
.h,. srh,ht than was expected from the preliminary
,.ro AZ Of principal articles The local exports
"A merchandise we're Of the aggregate value OF
sa5 3l6995. which 10 gain on the month OF
March of 1886 OF and on the month Of 1850
ss al 600 OO0 The value OF merchandise Imported
last month was 7Ol 0O0 which 900 greater
than for the month of 1885, and So greater than
for the month Of 1885, The results an excess OF
s26l7 995 exports for last month against $634os6
excess of IMPORTS for the month of 1886 and
excess Of imports the month OF 1888 Hence although
the movement OF specie and bullion last month
gives an excess OF exports Of $7.3OO,OO0 less
than the excess for the month OF 1886, the net
excess OF exports last month was $4,92O.994 against
1891 1889 for the month OF 1886 The specie move
meps OF the month were divided as follows: 1SS9-ex
ports gold, $9,920,76i silver, $2,3ii159: Imports
gold $SiO337 silver, 81 ,760,456 1ss7-exports god
&2444 026 silver, 81 653732; imports gold. $o77,96o,
silyer 81 2l769 the nine months ended March 81,
the excess of exports @ 900 greater
than for the period Of the preceding
but they are $50 100000 smaller than for the nine
months eudng March 81 1885 For the last nine months
the movements specie and bullion give excess of
imports OF $7 $751; against excess OF exports Oh
$ll 555 for the period OF the preceding year.
For the twelve months ended March 81 the total gold
movements have been follows: Imports, $i2.O3f123
exports $27 s77, ,79t excess Of imports $l4,15632o
The silver movements for twelve months have been
Exports $25 723377 imports $l7037 $50; excess OF
exports, IS. .6S6147 The movements OF tho month OF
March and nine ended March 81 AMI for three
years are shown in the following tables:
New-York tribune., 1887-04-25

g, e1oa 90, o,rSInary l2w S,,ld M,liiins.
Beyond fair amount OF excitement shown around the
opening the market dull throughout the day First
prices showed advance Of point and the market cosen
eaay at net decline OF 3 points for the day. saes soo
New-York tribune., 1887-04-25
4elp Wanteo.

A WANTED AGENTS.-VigOrOus and re-
(A liable agents solicit for the Cincinnati Life
ton assessment fe insurance for yonng mem good COM
Go West 3d.st.. Cincinnati Ohio.
WANTED.-North German girl of good
w education and family desires home In the country
at modernate and willing 10 DO sewing and teach
no objection TO one late from Germany Call Tuesday
morning from TO IL O'Clock on MRS T., 05 7thaye
New-York tribune., 1887-04-25
V'HE U. s. AND BRAZIL MAIL SIS. co.
CPECIAL NOTICE.

WHITE STAR LINE FOR QUEENSTOWN AND LiV'
ERP0OI- -
The United States and Royal Mail steamships nepae@ @
sailing Thursday Nay anu Bac May ~ VIII carry scc
ond cabin passengers only The entife s,ooa
passengers thus afording an unusual oppor,ns"
10 those desiring OLD Country at snail QUAY
For ates Inspection plans and other nfo nation appY
10 the Offices 81 Broadway after May IL broaa-
way. New.Yoik. o,cr,, .u.u,
New-York tribune., 1887-04-25
4 PLEASANT WINTER TRIP.
Professional.

GENTLEMAN FROM LONDON, having good
" financial and business connections IN Great ritain and
with merit In Can rive New-York reference. Address
O., Box 40. Tribune Office
New-York tribune., 1887-04-25
Dressmakins.

A DVERTISEMENTS FOR THE NEW.
"A YORK TRIBUNE WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
UPTOWN OFFICES No. ,23s Broadway. corner Thirty.
1rstst. until D. 953 Broadway between Twenty second
and Twenythd SITS, until p 30s West Twenty third
per FouEtesnhst, 7eo Thisaays corner
OFFICE 257 East One twenty ffthst. $500
Thriave, corner neundred and nth ct. up TO
D. m. at regular Office rates.
nRESSMAKER-B irst-class dressmaker
~ out by the day or taEe work home cut III drape
fashions highest reerences Address ROBES,
Tribune Uptown Office. 20S Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-25

SPIRITS UF TURPENTINR
CHARLKsToN, April 23-Turpcntine ouiss at 35c.
SAVANNAH. April "a rurpsntins nrfn - " bc.
WILMINGTON. April 23.-Turpcnins dull At 81 sc.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-25

DED STAR LINE.

VyED SlAh LIN E
IL FOR ANTWERP AND PARIS
sailing from Newly York and Antwerp every saturaay
WEhTERNLAND. saturday. April 80. lG5o y n
PEYNLAND................ SATURDAY. May :. & o..
Spring and Rates First cabin, soO 70 ~
Excursion 81 10 $780, Second cabin $40 Excurson' ~"
'n" PsTER WIG II Suns Gent Ag'ts s. Broadway
TNMAN LINE. u, s. and ROYAL Mail Steamers
i ron QUEENSTOWN AND LIyEnpeoo5nt;, VI; ae OLA /, M.
CITY OF BERLIN Saturday. Apr' so io3V q u-
CRY OF CII EST 4 r. SAtIr ttI. MWL n.
CIrY OF RiCHMO SATURDAY MAY - I'm m ~
HRITISH CROwN. SATURDAY. MnrZ y 10 y "s
~ From Jrman pier Htiof CIR, ~, Jtrsey cry; -
CABIN PAsSAGF, $50 and NJ ward I'M EH" hD'"'~
&3u eTEhRAGE $40 ,.,,,.,,,,, !, .oxs f..,.,a, on.
No } broadway. ~ Y.
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA via SAVANNAH.
" OIrweeky line from old Pier27 NJ foot Of ParS,pla,.
50 TALLLHASSEE. TnsstN ,ut ~ m'
ss. .CHArrAHOocHE EE. .Thursias April Is MSH ~.
SIS. CITY OF AUGUsTA.. Saturday. Aprit ~ ny .
Connecting with savannah Florida Western Hallway
for Brnuswck Thonasvio Fernandns Jacksonyiile And
all points Florida Unsurpassed acconnodati)ns nrSt
class table dh0ta .,r..
I'D HAsHaaaas nGl sfssns or passage iasfHaSRRy aaRR SoNeE
28f Broadyay ' Old PIER ~, N Il
New-York tribune., 1887-04-25

IF7N... -fI-'I"'V I-"I- I-f"'' ''''"'"7" '"'''0'0"|
The exports for week ended Apr o. 1887 were 10000
bnshrs The exports week ended Apr IT, 1884, were
10000 bushels 100000.
Oi the 10000 bushels exported in two weeks, 100000
bushels Tor the unitol Kingdom AMI 10000 bushels
o the Continent Of Europe
Tic distribution Of the foregoing exports January to
Aurt Ns- lukr rhe.ut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
For Street Lighting by Elec
trlcity.

Sealed proposals viii be received at the Office of
the City Clerk city Il Rock Island, ILL.,. TIL noor
of Monday, October s. 1851, for lighting the street,
AMI leys of sad city by electric lights for tern
of three years.
Bids wi be made according TO the following
specifications and for any on OF with all of the
specified M thods.
First FOR ARC LIGHT exclusively, by tower
les to 100 feet in height and not less than ID il
number.
/. Tower. with . lamps 1000 candle power pc,
lamp. Price per annum per lamp.
2. DO with lamps, 300 candle power per
lamp Price per annum per lamp.
Second, FOR ARR IGHT. II towers and mo-
less than 20 mast.
Towers with lamps. 200 candle power pei
lamp Pr oe per annum per lamp.
3 Do with 4 lamps, 1900 candle power per
lamp. Price per anDum per lamp
3. Mast with lamp, 1000 candle power pei
lamp. Price per aDnum per lamp.
Third FOR ARC LIGHT exclusively by masts
not less than 70 in number Each mast lamp, De,
: 900 candle power. Price per anuum per lamp
Fourth JNCANDESCENT LIGHTS. not ies,
than 800 in number.
/. OF 10 eaodle power Price per annura pei
lamp.
D Of 30 candle power Price per annum pc,
lamp.
8. OF so candle power Price per annum pei
lamp
In addition to specifying prices for the above
minimum numbers bidders are requested to give
prices for such increased number Of lights Of an,
hud Gf auyJ as the city may determine to USE
The city through Its City Council reserves it,
self the right to determine the location of all tow
ers, masts and iLcandescent lights Also reserve,
the right to cause all existing towers and masts
be chan Led and relocated at the contractors owl
charge and expense. And also reserves the rgh
to reject any and all bids
Bonds 20 be approved By the Mayor and City
Council will be required for the faithful perform
ance Of the contract.
Endor communications proposals for Eec.ri
Light" City Clerk Rock Island. III.
ROBERT KRHLEs. City Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14
School Affairs.

The board of education met in regular
session last evening, all the members be-
ing present except Capt. Durham. Tn,
committee on insurance was authorized
to properly protect the new school build
ing, and Mr.. Thomas was instructed tC
attend to the matter of the ianitor fol
the new high school building. Mr.
Thomas was also instructed to look after
the supply of water at No. 5. the vel
having gone dry.
The following bills were allowed:
NJ. Schnell, $2,407 81; Rock Islan(
Lumber & Manufacturing Co, 1854 50
ARGUS. $16 so; Union. $40 so; Stewart
& Montgomery, So 50; J. E. Loosely
81 70; o. A. Barnhart. $1.50; Geo.
Green, SIS; John Krutzfelt, S36 Is; wi,
son, Brakeman & Co., $27; Henry Dart,
Sons, So 10; T. II. Thomas, $15.06
David Don. 1884 So: NJ. W. Battles, 1874
5 S. Keplble, So 25; Atkinson & OIof
1874 SIS.
Mr.. Welch was authorized to ordel
the necessary cutters about the new hlgt
school building.
The finance committee reported having
received Splits from the city for stone
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14

The Moline & Rock Island Horse Rail-
way company is macadamizing its track
on Second avenue and putting it in COED
condition.
In the circuit court yesterday after
noon Henry KirdorfIand Amanda Kirdorf
of Black Hawk township, were divorced.
Desertion on the part of the wife, is the
ground for separation.
There were two exciting runaways in
Rock Island yesterday in the center
of town and the other up near the rail-
road culvert and Augustana college.
Neither resulted seriously.
Martha Schrieber, the deranged woman
whom the supervisors are ito assist in
getting back to Germany, got away from
her home up in tine Fifth ward early this
morning, and created a sensation on
Twenty third street by her strange &C.
tions. Marshal Brennan finally took her
in charge and delivered her to her brother.
Cornelius S. Peterson, of Clinton, Iowa,
aud Miss Rosa Saddoris. of Port Byron,
were married in the parlors of the Rock
Island house at 80 this afternoon,
Squire s. F. Cooke. officiating Miss
Rose Saddoris and William Groh, of Port
Byron were the attendants.
Some changes have taken place in the
Rock Island National bank recently. Mr..
B.R Towndrow has resigned his position
as bookkeeper and is succeeded by Mr..
Hemenway, of Moline. This morning
Mr.. G. A. Stoddard rendered his resigna.
ton as note clerk, collector and assistant
corresponding secretary, after thirteen
years service.
Martin Reidy was before Judge Smith
this afternoon for contempt of court in
failing to comply with the decree of
Judge Glenn in the separate maintenance
case in which be was defendant and his
wife, Marcella Reidy, plaintiff, at the
last term of court, said decree being that
Reidy pay his wife S274 and SIS alimo-
ny Reidy was committed to jail Mr..
Jackson appeared for Mrs. Reidy, and
Mr.. Corbett for Reidy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14
The County Veteran Eucampment.

The programme for the county veteran
encamPment on Vandruff's island, Sept
81, % and 23-next week includes AN
amatuer game of ball. sack racing, etc,
the first day; base ball by Sons of Veter
ans of Rock Island and Moline, speeches
by Hon. w H. Gest and others, sack rae
ing, music, army songs and open
camp fire the second day; base
ball by old soldiers and their sous recep
tion of Crocker's brigade and addresses
by Gov. Oglesbv, Senator W B Allison
aud ex-Gov. Sherman, of Iowa, the third
day. In addition to these attractions
there will be pork and beans and hard
tack and other things incidental to camp
life, and such rs old soldiers know how
to enjoy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14
Base Bail.

The fat men and the lean meu of
Beardstown are opposing each other on
the diamond field there today.
Messrs. Flynn and Hurley, the Peoria
base ball men, left for home last evening.
Rock Island will probably have club in
the inter state league next year and SO
will Davenport.
The conductors of the Rock Island and
81! Louis division of the c., B. & Q. have
formed ball club with the gallant Coons
as captain aud challenge has been ex-
tended the engineers of the same division
for natCh at BeardstOwn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14

Last evening Constable Eckhardt closed
the grocery store of David Fitzgerald,
on Fourth avenue, on the strength of an
execution for 800 in favor of James
Quinn, of Davenport, for rent. There
are other smaller claims aggregating in
all about $500 The assets, it is thought.
will equal the liabilities. Mr. Fitzgerald
is deserving of sympathy in his misfor-
tune, and it is to be hoped he will be able
to come through it all right.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14

Tee twenty-third annual meeting ct
the Bible School convention closed
its sessions at Moline last evening.
with the election of the following off
GERS for the year:
President, E. Fish, o: Moline
Vice Presidenls-For Rock Island
county, J. II. Marshall, of CUrdova; for
Henry. A. F. Sargent. of Geneseo; for
Mercer. DIR. |. David of Aledo.
Secretary and Treasurer-W B Petit,
of Rock Island.
The Baptist association was in session
this morning, Rev. E. Goodwin, of Chi
cago delivering the sermon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14
RRiEFLETS.
Peach ice cream at KEEL & Maths.

Peach ice cream at krell & Maths.
The Silver Kim" tomorrow night.
Wanted-Coat and pants maker at
Hopes, the tailor
Lemon, chocolate, vanilla aud bisque
ice cream. at krell & Maths
Mrs. VIM. Scully leaves this evening
for Monmouth on visit to relatives.
Aid. w. b. Ferguson and family have
gone to Minneapolis on pleasure visit.
Parties and families upon short notice
with the best of ice cream ana fruit ices.
and at reasonable prices at Krell & Maths
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14
SPECIAL!
MCIntire 4 Co.,

Announce special DRESS GOODS opening for Monday.
Sept ~ They believe that they have far surpassed all former
efforts and prepared to offer the public the largest hand
soonest most stylish and best Dress Goods be
found this section The assortment comprises ravers KAN
Henrie;tas Henrietta LANES silk finish beges
guineas. checks. pads, mixtures, ETC. etc.
Novelties to be found nowhere else.
Special attention called to double fold fanne mixtures etc
at 29c Don't miss this; best offered at the price.
Cassmeres fine CSC mixtures elegant assortment,
4Sc; checks very stylish 4Sc to 5Uc.
You must see the pads. checks novelties and other
fabrics which cannot be described for want of space
Beautiful line of plain effects with novelties to match
two alike and owned exclusively by Mclntire & Co,
Large assortment of baids gmp and all the trimmings
Call and the handsomest line of dress goods the low
est shown this vicinity whether you wish
chase not 1t is pleasure to show such goods
shelves and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14

The window glass workers of Rock ISL
and will hold picnic on Sylvan island
Saturday afternoon and evening. Sept
II. Bleuer's full band has been engaged
for the occasion and dancing. foot racing
and other amusemeDts will make up the
programme. The best of order is guar
anteed and a good time for every body.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14

The Argos has established quarters
upon the county fair grounds at Por
Byron this week, where subscriptions and
advertisements aud any matter for publ
cation in the columns of the ARGUS Nd a.
be left, or accounts settled. Mr.. w. P.
Onayle, of the business department oil
the ARGUS, is in charge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14
Masonic.

a special meeting of Trio lodge. No.
81. A. F. d A. NJ. will be held to NOR
row THURSDAY evening" Sept 10, at 1870
sharp, for the purpose of work Visits
ing brethren cordially invited. By order
of W. NJ. W. B. PETIT, Sec.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14

Ms. James Behan desires to return
her heartfelt thanks and appreciation 70
the neighbors and friends who so kindly
assisted on occasion of the death of heI
brother, Joseph O'Brien.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14

These goods are all new and
fresh, comprising the latest and
newest novelties, and bought at
a great sacrifice and guaranteed
to be worth from 50 to s. each.
Remember this great bargain
sale is for three days only com.
mencing Tuesday morning al
9 o'clock.
Call and examine and be con.
WINGED.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-14
By November 1st.

gS~Call early before the assortment is broken
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16
FOREIGN FACTS.

Corea has been dec AIRED independent o {
China.
Fire in Swatow, China, destroyed 500
houses on the 9Th inst.
Fifteen thousand employees of North
ampton, Eng, factories are locked out.
Austrian and Hungarian subjects EN-
ployed in the Russian provinces bordering
on Galicia and Buckovina have been or
dered TO quit Russian territory before
January 81
Ex-president Grevy is seriously ill.,
Emperor William presided at a military
council held in Vienna the other day.
Montreal has decided not To hold a win
ter carnival this year.
The British steamer Lorne was wrecked
in Chinese waters on the Sth inst, and
several lives were lost
President Clevelands message has
caused great excitement in the Scotch pi z
iron market and prices are rising.
Thomas Sections election as lord mayor
OF Dublin has been set aside by j ustIce
Holmes of the queens bench, because
he had violated the crimes act and had
neglected 60 perform certain duties as
high sheriff OF Dublin The case will be
argued
Twenty two shshermen were drowned
in the recent hurricane off the Orkney
islands.
The Russian govern ment has forbidden
pilgrims from Poland TO present gifts or
addresses to the pope on the occasion of
his jubilee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16


In his annual report the attorney gen
eral urges upon congress, the nece slty OF
establishing a government penitentiary
and reformatory.
AT joint conference OF representative
wool growers and wool dealers, a commit
tee was appointed to formulate the views
and wishes of the convention with re-
spect TO the tariff in so far as IT affects the
wool industry, and 20 devise some plan of
action upon which the growers, the deal
ers and the manufa -turers may unite for
common good.
A bill is being prepared embodying the
Presidents views upon the tariff.
All the reports OF department officers
have been transmit ell TO congress.
Speaker Carlisle is making up the house
committees.
There are nine graduates OF Michigan
university IN the present congress.
Michigan members of congress are busy
in the preparation OF bills in the interest
OF the various industries OF the state.
The clerks OF the committee on appro-
priations Of the two houses Of congress
have prepared a tabular statement, the
footngs OF which make the following
showing: The net increase in estimates
for the next fiscal year ov er those submit
ted for the current year is s,lS7, 937. sThe
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16
Attempt TO Murder Ferry.

NJ. jules Ferry, the French statesman
was fired at three times on the afternoon
OF the 10th inst. 10y one Aub ortin. who APP
peared in the hall of the chamber of depu.
ties and asked to see both NJ. Ferry and NJ.
Goblet. NJ. Goblet did not respond TO Au-
bertin's request for an interview, but NJ.
Ferry did, and on his appearance Aubertin
drew a revolver and fired three times at
him.
The shots only grazed the skin after
piercing Ferry's clothes. The bystanders
tried to lynch Aubertin after ne had fired
the shots, but we're prevented with diffi.
Guilty from carrying out their intention
The assassin was taken TO prison.
medical examination at the hospital
revealed that two bullets struck NJ. Ferry.
The first passed around the chest, slightly
penetrating the flesh and the second went
through the ileshy part of the thigh.
The real name OF NJ. Ferry's assailant IL
Berckein, % years OF age. He states that
he is one of band OF 20 revo .utionists who
drew lots, and il fell TO him to commit the
first crime. Berckein declares that he
swore to kill NJ. Ferry.
After his injuries had been attended to
at the hospital Nj. Ferry returned TO his
home on foot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16
Value of Farm Products.

The December statistical report OF the
Department Of Agriculture relates mainly
TO farm prices of agricultural products
The average value Of corn is 43. 5 cents per
bushel, against $40 cents last year and
-. : cents in 1855. In 1881 it was G3.S cents,
when the estimated product was 1.19i,g 80
600 bushels. The difference is largely due
to a general depression OF values. Tho
prices respectively in 1881 and lSs7 are OIL,
and - in Ohio, 20 and - in Indiana, IS and
a in Illinois, - and - in Iowa, IS and 81
in Missouri, IS and 80 in Kansas and 81 and
80 In Febraska. Prices in the Gulf States
average lower than last year resulting
from Il nearly full home supply. In the
Alta mite states prices of home grown corn
are only slightly advanced.
The average value of wheat is &c, only
mill S higher than the average last year.
1t is SIC in New York, Sic in Pennsy .vania,
74c in Pennsylvania, &c in Michigan 80
Ohio, &c IN Indiana, &C in illinois, "a in
Wisconsin, &c in Missouri, 6lc in Iowa
and Kansas, SOC in Minnesota, &c in Me-
bras ka and SIC in Dakota.
The average for oats is 80. &C against 20 3
last year. Barley averages 5!.2 instead Of
80 last year, Buckwheat 55.l, or 1.7o
higher than last year. The cereal averages
for the entire country differ very slightly
from those OF last year, except as TO corn.
The value OF hay Is much increased. IL
averages 9.34 per ton, against 7.36 last
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16
pointed to constitute the standing com

pointed to constitute the standing com
mittees, whose duty IL Is To consider the
subjects included in the several headings,
an make full reports at the next annual
session OF the association to be held in Do
troit Tuesday and Wednesday, January
4 and y lsSS
Committee on Laws-T f. Shepard of
Bay City; A. l.. Lakey OF Kalamazoo;
Mark Norris of Grand Rapids.
Committee on Enforcement Joel 4.
Parker of Grand Rapids; VIM. Is. Mer-
shan OF East Saginaw T.. %. Lancaster
OF Flint.
Committee on Nomenclature-Dr Nor
ris Gibbs, Geo. IL. Wynans, T.. ii. Ranney,
all OF IA amaZoo.
Committee on Publication-Mark Norris,
I. Stewart White, +. r.. Blakely, all Of
Grand Rapids.